What Films did You Watch Last Week (01/04 - 07/04) CLOSED

First Time Viewings:

Aquaman (2018, James Wan)

Some of the effects are pretty cool, I liked the score, and it is pretty well paced. The acting is a bit patchy though and the story feels too familiar. I just never cared enough. It's alright.

6/10
5.5/10

The Highwaymen (2019, John Lee Hancock)

Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson put in some good work here and I thought it was interesting seeing the Bonnie and Clyde story from the other side of the law.

Pretty in Pink (1986, Howard Deutch)

The best thing about this one is the cast. I didn't find it engaging enough or funny enough to really work overall, but it's alright and has some strong moments.

6/10
7/10 I see it as a drama, not a comedy. Cryer is really the only character that is meant to be funny and he is funny.

The Patriot (2000, Roland Emmerich)

This one is wonderfully made, has some beautiful cinematography, a good score, and I liked the story too. Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger and Jason Isaacs are the highlights of the cast and there are some terrific moments in this one.

Gentleman's Agreement (1947, Elia Kazan)

This one has some interesting subject matter that is pretty well executed. Good performances too.

7.5/10
8/10


Repeat Viewings:

Broadway Danny Rose (1984, Woody Allen)

Not among Woody Allen's best, but still pretty good. One of Mia Farrow's best performances.

7/10

Bonnie and Clyde (1967, Arthur Penn)

I still didn't like Estelle Parsons, but the rest of the cast is good, especially Faye Dunaway, who is fantastic. The film is engaging and has some great moments.

7.5/10

Interiors (1978, Woody Allen)

This one worked better for me this time around. Strong performances all around.

7/10
7.5/10

On the Waterfront (1954, Elia Kazan)

A classic right here that is wonderfully made and has some damn fine acting across the board. Powerful stuff.

8.5/10
8/10

Manhattan (1979, Woody Allen)

One of Woody's best. The black and white cinematography is exquisite and it's well written and acted.

8/10
7/10

Movie Awards:

BEST FILM - On the Waterfront Gentleman's Agreement
BEST ACTOR - Marlon Brando (On the Waterfront)
BEST ACTRESS - Faye Dunaway (Bonnie and Clyde)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Rod Steiger (On the Waterfront)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Eva Marie Saint (On the Waterfront)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Gordon Willis (Manhattan) I only remember the cinematography for The Patriot
BEST SCORE - Leonard Bernstein (On the Waterfront) The Patriot
BEST SCRIPT - Budd Schulberg (On the Waterfront) Gentleman's Agreement
BEST DIRECTOR - Elia Kazan (On the Waterfront)